Capital Arts Festival
October 1 to 31, 2007

Victoria Arts Connection is pleased to present a group showing of works by the Island Illustrators Society. The society was established to foster a greater interest in the art of illustration and supports its members and clients by sharing information regarding illustrative techniques, business ethics, and standards. Their membership includes practicing illustrators, students, clients, and other interested parties.

This exhibition will present a diverse range of works by up to 32 illustrators whose work includes drawing and painting in all media, including digital media. Professionally, many of these member artists have had their works published, or they work professionally in the field of illustration, such as industrial and architectural design, graphic design, landscape, figurative and botanical drawing. The group defines illustration as "a piece of visual information, either drawn or photographed, which usually illustrates an accompanying text. The purpose of illustration is to enhance the ideas presented in the text, or simply, to transmit information or concepts visually".

For more information about the Island Illustrators Society, please visit their website: www.islandillustrators.org

Victoria Arts Connection is a multimedia arts umbrella organization. This non-profit arts organization was founded in 2005 to represent the arts in the city of Victoria. The VAC successfully supports a number of arts events and initiatives that have emphasized the interdisciplinary nature of the centre including the Annual Victoria Children's Gala and The Pacific Festival of the Book as well as monthly exhibitions in the Art Gallery and other special events. The VAC is home to Victoria Dance Connection, Kaleidoscope Theatre, Out of the Box Productions, Media Net, Aeiwa Dance, Red Hot Swing, Kivitt Ballroom, Shan-e-Punjab Dance, and Salsa Moderna.